The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded a major recall of frozen raw shrimp sold across several U.S. states. The recall is due to possible contamination with Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a radioactive chemical that should not be present in food.

The shrimp were imported from Indonesia and sold under popular store brands like Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro at well-known retailers such as Price Chopper, Albertsons, and Safeway.

This article explains the latest update in simple, clear English, so you can quickly understand if you or your family may be affected.


🦐 Which Shrimp Products Are Recalled?

As of December 19, the FDA added more products to the recall list. The newly recalled items include:

✅ Market 32 Brand

1 lb frozen raw shrimp

UPC: 041735013583

Best-by dates: April 22, 2027 – April 27, 2027

Sold at: Price Chopper stores

Sale period: After July 11, 2025


✅ Waterfront Bistro Brand

2 lb frozen raw shrimp

UPC: 02113013224-9

Best-by dates: April 25, 2027 & April 26, 2027

Sold at: Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky, Supermarket stores

Sale period: On or after June 30, 2025

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📍 Where Were These Shrimp Sold?

Market 32 shrimp were sold in:

Connecticut

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

New York

Pennsylvania

Vermont

Waterfront Bistro shrimp were sold in:

Colorado

Iowa

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Montana

North Dakota

Nevada

Oregon

Utah

Wyoming

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☢️ What Is Cesium-137 and Why Is It Dangerous?

Cesium-137 (Cs-137) is a man-made radioactive substance. It is usually used in:

Medical equipment

Industrial measuring tools

It should never be found in food. Long-term exposure to radioactive materials can increase health risks, which is why the FDA strictly regulates it.

Because of this issue, the shrimp processor PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods) has been placed on an FDA import alert, stopping its food products from entering the U.S. until the issue is fixed.


🚨 What Should You Do If You Bought This Shrimp?

❌ Do NOT eat the shrimp

🗑️ Throw it away immediately

🏪 Retailers and distributors must stop selling and dispose of the product

🩺 If you think you were exposed, contact your doctor

📢 You can report issues through the FDA Consumer Assistance portal


✅ Final Advice for Consumers

If you shop for frozen seafood, always:

Check brand names and UPC codes

Follow FDA recall updates

When in doubt, throw it out

Food safety comes first.